Best Asian Marinade Recipes

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ASIAN GINGER GRILL MARINADE



Asian Ginger Grill Marinade image

This delicious Asian marinade is delicious on anything grilled! Use as marinade up to 24 hours prior to cooking a grilled meat, or simply douse the meat just before grilling.

Provided by Don

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon chopped green onion or shallot
1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onion, sesame seeds, and pepper until the honey has dissolved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 802.7 mg, Sugar 6 g

SPICY ASIAN MARINADE



Spicy Asian Marinade image

This all-purpose marinade can be used for chicken or turkey breast, pork cutlets, firm-pressed tofu, and seafood. If you prefer to omit the chile flakes or paste, use 5 or 6 slices of smashed fresh ginger instead.

Provided by Nina Simonds

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Pepper     Marinate     Quick & Easy

Yield For 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of chicken, turkey, pork, tofu, or seafood

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine or sake
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried chile flakes or hot chile paste
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl and use as directed in the recipe or for other foods.

ASIAN MARINADE



Asian Marinade image

A friend had suggested ages ago, after marinading and immediately before grilling or cooking, to place 1 small spring of rosemary on top each piece of meat. The Asian-rosemary infused flavor is delicious.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Asian

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup soy sauce or 1/4 cup tamari
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced thin
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk ingredients together in a small bowl. Place meat, poultry, fish, or vegetables in zipper lock bag or in shallow, nonreactive pan. Pour marinade over contents and seal or cover. Turn zipper lock bag or stir contents of pan occasionally to evenly distribute marinade.
  • Prepare 1/2 cup marinade per pound of meat. See description for suggested use of rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.7, Fat 55.1, SaturatedFat 8, Sodium 8053.3, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 17.6

SIMPLE ASIAN MARINADE FOR CHICKEN



Simple Asian Marinade for Chicken image

My boyfriend came up with an extremely quick and easy marinade to put on chicken fillets to BBQ one day with what we had left in the kitchen. Almost all my friends have asked for the recipe. It is foolproof. You can add anything else you may wish, such as chopped red chillies for colour or sesame seeds.

Provided by Lovetocook in Austr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 chicken breast fillets (skin optional)
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
1 large scallions or 1 large green onion, sliced diagonally

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients together with chicken breasts and marinade for at least one hour. When cooked, throw over sliced green onions for decoration.

ASIAN MARINADE FOR FISH OR SHRIMP



Asian Marinade for Fish or Shrimp image

I found this recipe on the internet. It was originally for tuna steaks, but I've found that it is just as delicious for catfish and other white fish fillets, and for shrimp. Original recipe is for 1 pound of fish, but I think this makes enough to marinate a bit more than that. Preparation time includes 20 minutes marinating time.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons orange juice, plus
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil, plus
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/4 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger or 1 1/4 teaspoons dried ginger
2 scallions, chopped
1 lb fish or 1 lb shrimp (your choice)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a shallow bowl or resealable plastic bag.
  • Add fish or shrimp and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Broil or grill fish till fish flakes easily with a fork (time required will depend on which fish you use), or shrimp is cooked through.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.7, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 504.4, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1.4

ASIAN TOFU MARINADE



Asian Tofu Marinade image

I was looking for an Asian tofu marinade on this site and couldn't find one that I had all the ingredients for on hand. So, I took a few ingredients from each recipe I found and came up with my own. It's delish! Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by MyLauraLee

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 green onion, diced
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wrap tofu in paper towels to remove moisture.
  • Combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, vinegar, water, green onion, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper together in a bowl to form the marinade.
  • Cut tofu into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a large glass dish or gallon-sized plastic bag and pour in the marinade.
  • Chill tofu in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, tossing occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1906 mg, Sugar 10 g

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH HOMEMADE ASIAN BARBEQUE MARINADE



Grilled Skirt Steak with Homemade Asian Barbeque Marinade image

The problem with bottled sauces and marinades is that the only words you recognize on the ingredients list are 'high fructose corn syrup,' and 'dehydrated garlic.' Hopefully, you will see just how simple this sauce is to make. Not only is it MSG-free, but the flavor is far superior to any of those supermarket bottles.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ orange, juiced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile paste
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 cloves garlic clove, mashed
2 pounds trimmed skirt steaks

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chile paste, fish sauce, and garlic in a large bowl. Add skirt steak and marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Cook steaks on the preheated grill until they are browned and are hot and slightly pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 615.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

GRILLED SALMON WITH ASIAN CITRUS MARINADE



GRILLED SALMON WITH ASIAN CITRUS MARINADE image

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 salmon fillets
3 tsp fresh ginger minced
2 tsp fresh garlic minced
4 1/2 tsp honey
3 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp lime juice
2 tsp orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce
2 tsp scallions, sliced

Steps:

  • To make marinade, combine ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, lemon, lime, orange, olive oil and garlic chili sauce. Mix well. Marinade salmon at least for 1 hour, better overnight. Grill salmon until done. Sprinkle with scallions.

ASIAN MARINADE FOR PORK



Asian Marinade for Pork image

This makes enough for 1 pork tenderloin or 4 pork chops.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Marinades

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 c tamari or soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
3 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp ginger powder
2 tsp siracha sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk all ingredients in a small mixing bowl until blended.
  • 2. Place meat in a zipper plastic bag and pour marinade over. Seal bag and refrigerate for desired amount of time (at least 20 minutes).
  • 3. Discard marinade and cook meat your favorite way.

ASIAN PORK STEAKS (MARINADE)



Asian Pork Steaks (Marinade) image

My Vietnamese fiance taught this to me. It has a strong flavor, so I serve it over a bed of rice with steamed veggies on the side. Regular Soy sauce works fine, but I prefer the low-sodium to ease the saltiness. You can fry, grill or broil the steaks, depending upon your taste. Very simple though! Prep time includes marinating, and cook time is for frying the steaks. --ETA-- I've made these as a dump recipe, and they worked great! I pour all the ingredients into a freezer bag, and when I wanted to cook them, I let them thaw overnight in the fridge. NOTE-- When you marinate them in a zippered bag, you only need half of the sauce to cover all the pork.

Provided by Kiersten Phae

Categories     Pork

Time 6h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs pork steaks (bone in works fine, as does other pork cuts)
1 cup teriyaki marinade
2 cups low sodium soy sauce
1 -2 teaspoon diced garlic (to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon diced green onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine teriyaki, soy sauce, and garlic in a large zipped bag or casserole dish.
  • Add pork steaks and marinate 6 hours or overnight for more flavor (turning occasionally).
  • Fry the pork steaks over medium heat, with enough oil covering the bottom of the pan for 5-7 minutes per side (add more time for thicker cuts of pork).
  • OR You can broil the steaks in a 350°F oven for about 45 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes (depending upon thickness).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 7094.6, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 45.9

CHICKEN THIGHS IN ASIAN TANGERINE MARINADE



Chicken Thighs in Asian Tangerine Marinade image

This is something I threw together for dinner when I had a cold and just couldn't get myself to the store, and used what was on hand. Serve with rice and a vegie. Cook time includes marinating time.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Asian

Time 2h55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 chicken thighs
2 tangerines
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup oyster sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1/2 tablespoon black sesame seed

Steps:

  • Grate zest from tangerines, and squeeze juice into a bowl with zest.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients, except chicken and sesame seeds. Whisk until well blended.
  • Put thighs into a gallon zipper bag and pour marinade over thighs. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning 2-3 times.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Coat an oblong baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Remove thighs from marinade and place thighs, skin side up, in baking dish. Pour marinade over thighs.
  • Bake 40 minutes, or until juices no longer run pink. Brush thighs a couple of times while baking, with pan juices.
  • Sprinkle black sesame seeds over thighs and continue baking 5 minutes.
  • Place thighs on plates and spoon sauce over them.

ASIAN CHICKEN MARINADE FOR GRILLING



Asian Chicken Marinade for Grilling image

This is my go-to marinade anytime we are grilling chicken. I usually make kabobs and just marinate the chicken cubes in this mixture for a few hours.

Provided by Ursel

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine fish sauce, sesame oil, sunflower seed oil, lemon juice, Chinese five-spice powder, and salt in a container and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Fat 6.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 701.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK ASIAN MARINADE



Grilled Flat Iron Steak Asian Marinade image

Categories     Beef     Dinner     Grill/Barbecue

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Sherry
1/4 cup Honey
2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
2 tablespoon Minced Ginger
2 tablespoon Minced Garlic
2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 pound Flat Iron Steak

Steps:

  • Step 1: Gather all ingredients together - soy sauce, sherry, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and flat iron steak.
  • Steap 2: Whisk the ingredients in a bowl. Place the steaks and marinade in a ziplock bag and chill in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours.Grill steaks on high heat for 4 minutes on each side for medium rare steaks. Allow steaks to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

SWEET & TANGY ASIAN MARINADE



Sweet & Tangy Asian Marinade image

This marinade works well with just about every grilled meat and poultry, as well as salmon and shrimp. The longer the meat marinades the better the flavor. This is my most requested recipe for pork and chicken.

Provided by Porfavorcorona

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 5 boneless chicken breast

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Japanese soy sauce (Kikkoman)
1/2 cup sweet sherry (cream)
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, shredded
2 scallions, white and green parts trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 7 ingredients.
  • Gradually whisk in the sesame oil.
  • Use immediately or cover and refrigerate.
  • Shake or whisk will before using.

GRILLED FISH WITH ASIAN-STYLE MARINADE



Grilled Fish With Asian-Style Marinade image

This simple recipe is delicious. It is out of a BJ's Journal. They recommend tuna steak or salmon fillet. We used halibut and it was great. It paired well with Thai Coconut Rice recipe #63446.

Provided by Pockets1020

Categories     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup green onion
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs tuna steaks or 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in shallow dish.
  • Add fish and marinate 2 to 6 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Remove from refrigerator and let sit 20 - 30 minutes while grill preheats.
  • Place directly over high heat on oiled rack.
  • Tuna only; After 5 minutes, baste with marinade and turn.
  • Remove from grill when center-read meat thermometer reads 140°F for tuna or when salmon flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 822.7, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.7, Protein 41.5

ASIAN MARINADE FOR CHICKEN KEBABS



Asian Marinade for Chicken Kebabs image

This is really good. I was in absolute heaven when I tasted this on the chicken. I have also just grilled the chicken on a GF grill and served with rice and vege. We all devored it. This recipe is from the cook book "The Best Recipe GRilling & Barbecue".

Provided by lisar

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
2 medium scallions, white and green parts,thinly sliced
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk the ingredients, including pepper to taste, together in a small bowl.
  • Mix marinade and 1 ½ lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1 ½ inch chunks in a gallon sized plastic bag; seal the bag and refrigerate, turning once or twice, until the chicken has marinated fully, at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours.

ASIAN MARINADE SAUCE



Asian Marinade Sauce image

Make and share this Asian Marinade Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bekeur

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup soy sauce (if possible find a "sweet soy sauce called ketjap, it's in the dutch section of the grocery stores)
1 cup water
1/2 cup pineapple juice (or I've purchase the pineapple or orange canned juice)
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic (or use 2 cloves fresh)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in marinade dish.
  • Marinade overnight (up to 48 hrs.).
  • Great for Steaks, Pork or Chicken.
  • I REFUSE to eat pork, however, when marinated in this, it was AWESOME!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8053.9, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 27.5, Protein 15.7

GRILLED FILET MIGNON IN A TANGY ASIAN MARINADE



GRILLED FILET MIGNON IN A TANGY ASIAN MARINADE image

Categories     Beef     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Serves 1 person per cut of Filet.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Filet Mignon per person*
1 1/2 tablespoons crushed garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup high quality olive oil
This marinade will easily accommodate 6 steaks

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl add the garlic, soy and mustard. Whisking constantly and briskly, slowly pour in the olive oil. The oil will be incorporated by the soy-mustard-garlic mix and will form a thick light brown paste that will not separate afterwards. Do not add the oil faster than it can be incorporated by the soy-mustard mix. Only use enough oil to create the volume of marinade needed for your steaks (generally between 2/3 cup and 1 cup oil). Add the Filets to the bowl of marinade, covering them thoroughly. Cover and let sit from one to three hours (longer for more flavor) in the refrigerator. Take the bowl out of the refrigerator 1 hour prior to cooking to allow the meat to warm slightly before cooking. Preheat a covered BBQ grill to a fairly hot temperature. Place the Filets, still covered in marinade on the grill. Cover, and turn occasionally (basting with marinade each time) to your preferences of doneness - approximately 4 to 6 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from heat and let the meat rest 5 to 7 minutes in a serving pan (meat will continue cooking while resting; resting is important to allow the juices in the steak to expand from the center and infuse the entire cut). Drizzle accumulated pan juices on each Filet when serving. Serve with your choice of side dishes (some suggestions include corn salad, grilled corn on the cob, roasted new potatoes, and crusty French bread).

ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN MARINADE



Asian-Style Chicken Marinade image

Make and share this Asian-Style Chicken Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Please Delete

Categories     Chicken

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and coat chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.3, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 1341.1, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4

ASIAN PORK MARINADE FOR KEBABS



Asian Pork Marinade for Kebabs image

This is an Asian style marinade for pork chunks that happens to be sugar free. Skewer the pork chunks to either broil or bbq. Serve with white or brown rice and with an Asian-flavored cabbage salad with rice vinegar and ginger.

Provided by KWB5015

Categories     Pork

Time 36m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 lemon, juice of (or of one whole lime)
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or minced
1/4 cup onion, grated or minced
3 garlic cloves, grated or minced
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 cardamom pods, crushed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 lbs pork, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Add pork and toss to coat. Refrigerate 1-3 hours.
  • Skewer pork and bbq or broil until done--doneness will depend on the size of the pork chunks and how far from your heat source you are. I usually do 1-1 1/2" chunks and broil 3-4" from the heat for 5-6 minutes per side.

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Asian marinade recipes are an essential part of Asian cuisine. They are often used to add flavor and tenderness to meats, poultry, and tofu, ensuring they are delicious and tender. Marinades are also used to infuse flavors into vegetables and seafood, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. These recipes have become popular worldwide due to their unique blend of ingredients and ability to transform bland dishes into flavorful and yummy meals.

Ingredients

The ingredients used in Asian marinade recipes vary depending on the region and the dish being prepared. However, it is common to find soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or sugar, and sesame oil in many marinade recipes. Garlic, ginger, and green onions are also popular ingredients used for their aromatic properties. Other ingredients may include chili pepper, lemongrass, coconut milk, hoisin sauce, and fish sauce. Each ingredient serves a specific purpose, from adding flavor to creating that sought-after umami taste.

Importance of Marinating

Marinades play a crucial role in Asian cuisine. They help to tenderize meats and poultry, making them easy to chew and digest. The acidic properties of marinades also help to break down proteins in the meat, making them more tender. Marinade recipes that use yogurt, papaya juice, or kiwi fruit help to tenderize meat even further by breaking down enzymes. Marinating also helps to add extra flavors to the meat, ensuring that every bite tastes great.

Types of Asian Marinades

Asian marinade recipes vary from region to region. Some popular recipes include teriyaki, which is a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and sake. Bulgogi is another popular Korean marinade made from soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and pear juice. Satay is a Thai marinade that is used to flavor chicken or beef skewers. It consists of lemongrass, chili, and peanut butter and is often served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Chinese Marinades
Chinese marinades often use soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Chinese five-spice powder. Five-spice powder is a blend of cinnamon, fennel, cloves, star anise, and Szechuan pepper. Hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil are also commonly used in Chinese marinades.
Japanese Marinades
Japanese marinades often use sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar. Ponzu sauce, a tangy sauce made from citrus juice and soy sauce, is also commonly used in Japanese marinades. Miso is another popular ingredient used in Japanese marinades for its rich and savory flavor.
Korean Marinades
Korean marinades often use gochujang, which is a spicy condiment made from red chili peppers, soybeans, and rice. Soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil are also commonly used in Korean marinades. Korean marinades are often used for bulgogi, which is a popular Korean barbecue dish.
Southeast Asian Marinades
Southeast Asian marinades often use coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, and chili peppers. Fish sauce and lime juice are also commonly used in Southeast Asian marinades. Satay sauce, a peanut sauce used for dipping or marinating, is a popular marinade used in Southeast Asian cuisine.

Conclusion

Asian marinade recipes are incredibly versatile and can be used to flavor different meats, poultry, tofu, and vegetables. They are simple to make, and the marinade ingredients can often be found in most Asian grocery stores or online. These recipes provide an easy and affordable way to add flavor to your meals and are a must-try for anyone looking to explore Asian cuisine. So next time you're planning a meal, why not try an Asian marinade recipe and add a delicious twist to your cuisine?
Asian marinades are a mixture of herbs and spices that are used to flavor meat, vegetables, and even tofu. These marinades are often made with a combination of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors to create a complex and delicious taste profile. If you're looking to make your own Asian marinades, there are a few important tips to keep in mind. 1. Start with high-quality ingredients The first step in making any great marinade is to start with the best possible ingredients. This means using fresh herbs and spices, high-quality oils, and fresh citrus or vinegar. When you're making an Asian marinade, look for ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and cilantro. These ingredients are staples in many Asian cuisines and will give your marinade an authentic taste. 2. Balance your flavors One of the keys to a successful Asian marinade is balancing your flavors. You want to create a mixture that is both sweet and sour, salty and spicy. Start by balancing your acid and sweetness, then add in your salt and finally your spice. Taste as you go and adjust the flavors as needed. Keep in mind that many Asian cuisines emphasize umami, the savory taste present in ingredients like soy sauce and fish sauce. 3. Don't be afraid to experiment While it's important to follow a basic recipe when making an Asian marinade, don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and ingredients. You might try adding a little bit of honey to your marinade for extra sweetness, or experimenting with different spices like turmeric or cumin. The key is to taste as you go and adjust the flavors as necessary. 4. Let your meat marinate overnight When you're making an Asian marinade, it's important to let your meat marinate for at least a few hours (preferably overnight) in order for the flavors to permeate the meat. This is especially important for tougher cuts of meat like beef or pork. When you're ready to cook your meat, be sure to drain off any excess marinade and pat your meat dry before cooking. 5. Use your marinade as a sauce Once your meat is cooked, don't let your marinade go to waste! You can use it as a sauce for your meat, vegetables, or rice. Bring the marinade to a boil in a saucepan and let it cook for a few minutes until it thickens. This will create a rich and flavorful sauce that can be poured over your dish. 6. Use a variety of meats and vegetables Asian marinades can be used on a variety of meats and vegetables, so don't be afraid to experiment. Try marinating chicken or shrimp for a stir-fry, or marinating tofu for a vegetarian option. You can also use your marinade to flavor vegetables like bell peppers, onion, or zucchini. 7. Don't over-marinate While it's important to let your meat marinate for a few hours (preferably overnight), it's also important not to over-marinate. If you leave your meat in the marinade for too long, the acid in the marinade can break down the proteins in the meat and make it tough. Four to five hours is usually enough time for most types of meat. 8. Keep your marinade refrigerated Once you've made your marinade, be sure to keep it refrigerated until you're ready to use it. This will prevent it from spoiling and keep it fresh for longer. If you're using the marinade for a long period of time, you may need to store it in the freezer instead. 9. Use a sealable plastic bag When you're marinating your meat, it's best to use a sealable plastic bag. This will ensure that the meat is evenly coated with the marinade and will prevent any leaks or spills. You can also use a shallow dish, but be sure to turn the meat occasionally to ensure that it's evenly coated. 10. Use the right type of oil When you're making an Asian marinade, it's important to use the right type of oil. Many Asian cuisines use peanut oil, sesame oil, or coconut oil, which all have a distinct flavor that can enhance your marinade. Avoid using vegetable oil or canola oil, which are more neutral in flavor. Overall, making Asian marinades is a fun and easy way to add flavor to your dishes. With these tips in mind, you'll be able to create a delicious and authentic marinade that will take your cooking to the next level.

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